Applying for long-term disability (LTD) benefits in Ontario is something that nobody ever wants to experience. But if you are unable to work due to a debilitating medical condition—whether physical, psychological, or a combination of both, LTD benefits can be a critical lifeline. These benefits are often times offered through a group insurance policy by […]
At Vice and Hunter, we are not just representing you and your rights, but the broader legal implications on your community and the judicial system. Here are some of our most recent success stories: Shelp v. GoSecure Inc., 2025 at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. A VP of Sales was recruited to leave secure […]
By: Kevan Wylie When it comes to Long-Term Disability (LTD) claims, understanding the nuances of the process is crucial. At Vice & Hunter, we have successfully assisted clients from diverse professions—including teachers, first responders, public servants, and healthcare workers—in navigating the complex world of LTD lawsuits. Below are seven key points to help you better […]
At Vice and Hunter, we are not just representing you and your rights, but the broader legal implications on your community and the judicial system. Here are some of our most recent success stories: Thorman v. McGraw, 2022 at the Court of Appeal. A successful YouTube creator, brought a defamation claim to Vice & Hunter. […]
Time theft refers to when employees actively engage in activities not related to their job while they are being paid by their employer. It can include things like personal phone calls, internet browsing, or even taking long breaks. In some cases, employees are billing for time they did not work, using their work time to […]
The CCLA Paralegal Award is given to a paralegal who is most deserving of recognition for great diligence, devotion to professional duties and for advancing the ideals and bringing credit to the paralegal profession. Those who will receive the award will have made an outstanding contribution to the development of the paralegal profession, whether in […]
On June 7, 2021, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released another decision on the issue of whether an employee who has been temporarily laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been constructively dismissed pursuant to the common law. In pre-COVID times, an employee who had not previously agreed to be subject to temporary […]
After seventeen months of a living in a global pandemic, it’s certainly beginning to feel like we’re reaching the light at the end of the tunnel. Friends and families can gather, restaurants have reopened, recreational sports are back in action and we can all get a long overdue haircut. From a legal perspective, the receding […]
As more and more Canadians get vaccinated, we have begun to see the effects of the pandemic slowly fading. Businesses are starting to operate again and employees are finally getting back to the office. In fact, some employees who were purportedly “temporarily laid off” during the pandemic are now being recalled to work. As we […]
Overview As the pandemic continues to persist throughout Canada and with increasing restrictions being implemented by the Ontario government, more and more employers and employees are forced to reconsider their rights and legal obligations. The amendments made to the Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 41 (“ESA”) by the Ontario government on May 29, […]